FEMA flood map notices

Flood map changes in Van Buren County, Michigan

FEMA has published 4 flood hazard notices covering Van Buren County, Michigan since November 2023. The most recent, final flood hazard determinations, was published May 18, 2026.

Notices for Van Buren County

May 18, 2026FinalFinal Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 18 other counties
Jan 16, 2025ProposedProposed Flood Hazard DeterminationsAppeal period closed Apr 16, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Map revisionChanges in Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 12 other counties
Aug 1, 2024Map revisionChanges in Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 28 other counties

Also covered by these notices

FEMA often studies whole watersheds, so one notice can span several counties.

What these notices mean

Proposed: FEMA has new draft flood maps. This starts a 90-day window when owners can appeal with technical data. It's the best time to act.
Final: Appeals are resolved. The new maps usually take effect about six months later, when lenders start applying the new zones.
Map revision: A Letter of Map Revision changes one stretch of the map, often after a levee, channel project or new survey.

Notices are organized by county and community, so a notice for your county doesn't mean your property is changing zones. What flood zones mean